Nordic Semiconductor ASAOSL:NOD -0.89%87 Net Margin % is 5.53% as of Mar. 2026, which is 81% above its 10-year median of 3.06. GuruFocus rates OSL:NOD with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of kr146.08 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,023 Semiconductors companies, Nordic Semiconductor ASA ranks worse than 51.91% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Nordic Semiconductor ASA's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
OSL:NOD'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -7.53 Med: 3.06 Max: 15.75
Current: 3.66
OSL:NOD's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 51.91% of 1023
companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 4.17
vs OSL:NOD: 3.66
Nordic Semiconductor ASA (OSL:NOD) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Nordic Semiconductor ASA Net Margin % Related Terms
Nordic Semiconductor ASA Net Margin % Historical Data
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
OSL:NOD vs NVDA, AVGO, MU: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Semiconductors subindustry, Nordic Semiconductor ASA's Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net Margin % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Nordic Semiconductor ASA Net Margin % vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Nordic Semiconductor ASA's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nordic Semiconductor ASA's Net Margin % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Nordic Semiconductor ASA (OSL:NOD) has a Net Margin % of 5.53% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Nordic Semiconductor ASA and its competitors. This is 81% above median its historical median of 3.06. According to the industry distribution chart, Nordic Semiconductor ASA ranks #531 out of 1023 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 51.9%.
Is Nordic Semiconductor ASA's Net Margin % too high?
Nordic Semiconductor ASA's current Net Margin % of 5.53% is 81% above median its 10-year median of 3.06. The Semiconductors industry median Net Margin % is 4.17. Nordic Semiconductor ASA's value of 5.53% is 32.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nordic Semiconductor ASA ranks #531 out of 1023 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Nordic Semiconductor ASA has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nordic Semiconductor ASA's Net Margin % compare to NVDA and AVGO?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Nordic Semiconductor ASA ranks #531 out of 1023 companies for Net Margin %. This places Nordic Semiconductor ASA in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 4.17. Nordic Semiconductor ASA's value of 5.53% is 32.6% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.06 vs. the industry median of 4.17, Nordic Semiconductor ASA has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Net Margin % for a Semiconductors company?
The median Net Margin % among Semiconductors companies is 4.17, based on 1,023 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Nordic Semiconductor ASA's current Net Margin % of 5.53% is 32.6% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Nordic Semiconductor ASA and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Net Margin % is 4.17 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nordic Semiconductor ASA's current Net Margin % is 5.53%, which is 81% above median its own 10-year median of 3.06. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nordic Semiconductor ASA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nordic Semiconductor ASA (OSL:NOD) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr146.08, compared to a current price of kr177.70 — trading 21.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 5.53%, which is 81% above median its 10-year median of 3.06 and 32.6% above the Semiconductors industry median of 4.17. Nordic Semiconductor ASA's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Nordic Semiconductor ASA (OSL:NOD), the current Net Margin % is 5.53% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Nordic Semiconductor ASA (OSL:NOD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nordic Semiconductor ASA stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of kr177.70 is trading 21.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr146.08.
GuruFocus considers Nordic Semiconductor ASA to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for OSL:NOD:
Net Margin %: 5.53% (81% above median its 10-year median of 3.06)
GF Value™: kr146.08 vs. price of kr177.70 (21.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 32.6% above the Semiconductors median (#531 of 1023)
No single metric tells the full story. See the OSL:NOD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nordic Semiconductor designs Bluetooth Low Energy chips for the wireless industry, making 90% of its revenue from this technology. Nordic's chips are used in all types of battery-powered devices such as wearables, smarthome applications, asset trackers, and industrial and healthcare markets. In recent years Nordic has also expanded into adjacent technologies such as Wi-Fi, Thread protocol and long-range connectivity.
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